The Maryland Horse Industry Board (MHIB) will begin accepting grant applications for the 2023 grant year. The goals of the grant program are to promote…
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Leonardtown, Mechanicsville, and Bel Alton Volunteer Fire Departments Awarded Grain Bin Rescue Equipment and Training
By The Citizen on August 8, 2022
Nationwide, in partnership with the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS) awarded 58 departments grain bin rescue equipment and training in 2022. This year,…
Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department Involved in Serious Motor Vehicle Collision While Responding to House Fire, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Investigating
By The Citizen on August 5, 2022
On Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at approximately 6:10 p.m., firefighters from Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s County responded to 8550 Patuxent Avenue in Bromes Island,…
One Victim Flown to Trauma Center with Serious Injuries After Structure Collapse in Mechanicsville
By The Citizen on August 5, 2022
On Thursday, August 4, 2022, at approximately 9:05 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 28000 block of Woodburn Hill Road in Mechanicsville,…
Governor Hogan Issues Update on State of Maryland’s Response to Human Monkeypox Outbreak
By The Citizen on August 3, 2022
Governor Larry Hogan and the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) issued an update on the state’s operational response to the human monkeypox outbreak, including efforts…
UPDATE: Missing Father and Son Recovered by Dive Teams During Search at Swan Point in Charles County
By The Citizen on August 3, 2022
UPDATE 8/3/2022: Calvert and Charles County Dive Teams along with firefighters from Charles and St. Mary’s County operated on the scene for over 6 hours…
Governor Hogan Announces Release of Maryland’s American Rescue Plan, State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Report
By The Citizen on August 2, 2022
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the State of Maryland has submitted its 2022 American Rescue Plan, State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) Annual…
Dunkin’ of the DMV Awards Local Maryland Students with Academic Scholarships
By The Citizen on August 2, 2022
Dunkin’ and its DMV franchisees launched their inaugural Dunkin’ Regional Scholarship Program this past spring, which awarded $100,000 in academic scholarships to high school and…
First Responders to Continue Search for Missing Father and 10-Year-Old Son at Swan Point in Charles County, Three Victims Transported to Hospital
By The Citizen on August 2, 2022
On Monday, August 1, 2022, at approximately 4:35 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Swan Point in Charles County, for the water rescue.…
Maryland State Police to Celebrate National Night Out With Communities Across The State
By The Citizen on August 1, 2022
Maryland State Police will join communities and law enforcement agencies across the state to celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. Established in…
U.S. Senator Van Hollen Secures Two Climate Provisions in Newly Released Inflation Reduction Act; Applauds Progress on Combatting Climate Change and Risings Costs
By The Citizen on July 29, 2022
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) released the following statement applauding the Inflation Reduction Act, which includes key provisions from the Senator’s HOPE for HOMES…
Police Investigating Head-on Collision in Newburg, One Flown to Trauma Center and One Transported to Area Hospital
By The Citizen on July 29, 2022
On Thursday, July 28, 2022, at approximately 7:25 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Budds Creek Road and Sarum Manor…
Department of Justice and BJA Seeking Applicants for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program
By The Citizen on July 27, 2022
The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance is seeking applications for funding under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance…
Maryland State Trooper Recognized As EMS Clinician of The Year by Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems
By The Citizen on July 27, 2022
A 24-year-veteran of the Maryland State Police is recognized as the emergency medical service Clinician of the Year by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical…
State Fire Marshal Investigating House Fire in Lusby, No Injuries Reported
By The Citizen on July 26, 2022
On Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at approximately 1:15 a.m., firefighters from Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s County responded to 50 Nursery Court in Lusby, for…